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EPA’s proposal narrows federal Clean Water Act protections, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens while protecting key waters, following the Supreme Court’s 2023 Sackett ruling.
- The Environmental Protection Agency is redefining the scope of the Clean Water Act to limit the wetlands it covers, following a Supreme Court decision that removed federal protections for some areas.
- The new 'Waters of the United States' rule will ensure that federal jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act is focused on relatively permanent bodies of water and connected wetlands.
- EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the rule will cut red tape, provide clarity for landowners, and protect water quality by striking a balance between federal and state authority.
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